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The Accidental Suffragist by Galia Gichon
It’s New York in 1912, and Helen Fox’s daughter Abigail tragically dies in the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire. Too young to be working, Abigail was only there to help support her family so they could put food on the table. Helen meets women suffragists soon after the fire and quickly joins up with the movement in an attempt to make Abigail’s tragedy blossom into something beneficial.
The Accidental Suffragist is a compelling story of a woman who knows poverty, estrangement, loss, and horror. This was a unique look inside the women’s suffrage movement during and directly after WWI, and I couldn’t help but cheer for Helen as she fought through to gain her voice and independence and seek equality for women.
Thank you to Book Publicity Services for the copy of this book!
It’s New York in 1912, and Helen Fox’s daughter Abigail tragically dies in the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire. Too young to be working, Abigail was only there to help support her family so they could put food on the table. Helen meets women suffragists soon after the fire and quickly joins up with the movement in an attempt to make Abigail’s tragedy blossom into something beneficial.
The Accidental Suffragist is a compelling story of a woman who knows poverty, estrangement, loss, and horror. This was a unique look inside the women’s suffrage movement during and directly after WWI, and I couldn’t help but cheer for Helen as she fought through to gain her voice and independence and seek equality for women.
Thank you to Book Publicity Services for the copy of this book!
“There is a mythical bird we have here, Anna. We call it sankofa. It flies forward with its head facing back. It’s a poetic image but it can’t work in real life.”
Wow! I could not put this book down. Sankofa is great, fast-paced story and compelling family drama that you’ll just want to keep reading. It’s also a story of mid-life self-discovery amidst divorce, challenging parent/child relationships, and living as a biracial woman from the 1960s to present. I knew I’d be hooked when Anna found the journal of the father she never knew… I just had to find out if she would track him down and meet him, and if so, what would he be like. The characters were done SO well, and the fictional country of Bamana was perfect and based off of bits and pieces from other West African countries. I loved going alongside Anna to wonder how much we can look in the past while expecting to move forward.
The narrator, Sara Powell, did an incredible job with this audiobook, and I am hopeful that she will be narrating more in the future! While Sankofa is perfect on audio, it is also a Book of the Month add-on as of this month if you prefer physical books.
Wow! I could not put this book down. Sankofa is great, fast-paced story and compelling family drama that you’ll just want to keep reading. It’s also a story of mid-life self-discovery amidst divorce, challenging parent/child relationships, and living as a biracial woman from the 1960s to present. I knew I’d be hooked when Anna found the journal of the father she never knew… I just had to find out if she would track him down and meet him, and if so, what would he be like. The characters were done SO well, and the fictional country of Bamana was perfect and based off of bits and pieces from other West African countries. I loved going alongside Anna to wonder how much we can look in the past while expecting to move forward.
The narrator, Sara Powell, did an incredible job with this audiobook, and I am hopeful that she will be narrating more in the future! While Sankofa is perfect on audio, it is also a Book of the Month add-on as of this month if you prefer physical books.
I selected this as my Book of the Month because of the premise but also because this cover is GORGEOUS. The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina is a great October read because it is full of magical realism, secrets, and mystery. Orquídea is a fantastic character and I enjoyed the slow revelation of her history throughout the book as discovered by her family.
The Man Ban is a binge-worthy rom com about food stylist Harper and ED doc Manny. Harper is on a man ban after her last boyfriend dumped her once he found out that she has an autoimmune skin condition called vitiligo. But when she and Manny have undeniable chemistry, she decides to break the ban to have a little fun. But can it turn into more with a man who usually doesn’t call back after one date?
Harper and Manny’s witty banter was so much fun, and I loved seeing their relationship form amidst work and family struggles and within their friend group. Grandma Izzy was a spectacular character and it was fun to see her influence in Manny’s life. The storyline about Harper’s parents was woven in perfectly. The Indian culture included was well done, as was Harper’s struggle with vitiligo - because this is an #ownvoices piece as the author also has this condition.
Can we also appreciate that Harper has a man ban and ends up with a Manny? Nice touch, Nicola Marsh.
Thanks to Berkley and NetGalley for the ARC!
Harper and Manny’s witty banter was so much fun, and I loved seeing their relationship form amidst work and family struggles and within their friend group. Grandma Izzy was a spectacular character and it was fun to see her influence in Manny’s life. The storyline about Harper’s parents was woven in perfectly. The Indian culture included was well done, as was Harper’s struggle with vitiligo - because this is an #ownvoices piece as the author also has this condition.
Can we also appreciate that Harper has a man ban and ends up with a Manny? Nice touch, Nicola Marsh.
Thanks to Berkley and NetGalley for the ARC!
Tacos for Two is a sweet romance (kissing only) with a unique and fun storyline centered around online dating and food trucks. Rory and Jude have great chemistry and I loved the different stages of relationship development throughout the book. I also really loved that there was a good plot and strong side characters in addition to the romance storyline. I couldn’t wait for the moment when everything came to light and thought that turnover and “oh it’s YOU” moment was done really well. I found this to be a really fun and enchanting read, and highly recommend for rom com lovers!
Thank you to Revell books for this ARC!
Thank you to Revell books for this ARC!
